Boot lock

Jackstevens98 · 8th November 2017, 09:41

My boot lock is functioning however I pretty much have to turn the key 180 degrees in the lock for the boot to open. Is there a way to adjust this or do I need a new boot lock and if so will I have any trouble once it's replaced opening with my usual key and the central locking it all up ?

Lord of Hog · 9th November 2017, 07:03

Sounds like your barrel is on the way out. If you look in the "How To" section you'll find a post on the subject. What happens is that one plastic component of the lock barrel is prone to disintegration. All you need to do is remove your existing barrel (one electrical connection, one actuator bar and three screws), open it up as per the instructions and do the same with another barrel that you know to work properly (they're not expensive). Then take the relevant piece of plastic out of the donor and use it to replace the broken one in yours, re-assemble the barrel and re-fit to the car (remembering to make sure you re-fit it the right way up, as it can appear to fit when offered in upside down). Probably not much more than an hour all-in even if you're not mechanically minded.

In fact, here's the link https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=128765

Dallas · 9th November 2017, 08:38

If you are unable to locate a replacement boot lock mechanism, try THIS...

8th November 2017, 09:41	#1
Jackstevens98 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 354 Thanks: 41 Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts	Boot lock My boot lock is functioning however I pretty much have to turn the key 180 degrees in the lock for the boot to open. Is there a way to adjust this or do I need a new boot lock and if so will I have any trouble once it's replaced opening with my usual key and the central locking it all up ?

9th November 2017, 07:03	#2
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Sounds like your barrel is on the way out. If you look in the "How To" section you'll find a post on the subject. What happens is that one plastic component of the lock barrel is prone to disintegration. All you need to do is remove your existing barrel (one electrical connection, one actuator bar and three screws), open it up as per the instructions and do the same with another barrel that you know to work properly (they're not expensive). Then take the relevant piece of plastic out of the donor and use it to replace the broken one in yours, re-assemble the barrel and re-fit to the car (remembering to make sure you re-fit it the right way up, as it can appear to fit when offered in upside down). Probably not much more than an hour all-in even if you're not mechanically minded. In fact, here's the link https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=128765 __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

9th November 2017, 08:38	#3
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	If you are unable to locate a replacement boot lock mechanism, try THIS...